The American Eagles (3-15) travel to play the Navy Midshipmen (15-5) in what should be a low-scoring game. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
The Midshipmen enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Lehigh 69-64 in their last matchup. Tom Lacey was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points on 7-for-9 shooting. The Eagles, meanwhile, are coming off an 81-73 win against Lafayette in their last game. Jesse Reed played well for American, accounting for 23 points, two rebounds, and one block.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Navy ranks 343rd in possessions per game (64.6), while American is 351st (61.0).
Notes
The Navy Midshipmen have a defensive rating of 96.2 (ranked 47th), while the American Eagles have an offensive rating of 89.3 (ranked 344th).
The Navy Midshipmen average a field goal percentage of 44.9% this season. The American Eagles have a subpar record of 1-11 when opponents have a FG% of 44.9% or greater.
The Navy Midshipmen rank higher based on their field goal percentage (133rd) than their effective field goal percentage (243rd). The American Eagles rank higher based on their effective field goal percentage (270th) than their field goal percentage (283rd).
Navy, the 89th-ranked team in blocked shots, records an average of 4.3 per game. American does worse, ranked 292nd with 2.4.
Navy averages a forced turnover percentage of 21.4% this season. When the American Eagles suffer a turnover rate equal to or exceeding this, the team is winless with a 0-10 record.
